Senior Associate – Community Science Inc – Gaithersburg, MD

Senior Associates lead and manage community and other systems change research and technical assistance projects for national and local initiatives across the U.S., working with public agency and nonprofit representatives, community leaders, evaluators, and others on federal, state, and foundation initiatives.

Senior Associates have expert level knowledge, skills, and experience in systems and community change approaches to work on projects related to:

Placed based or community change initiatives focused on health, economic development, crime and violence or housing for youth, and families;
Eliminating inequities and achieving health, economic, or social equity; or
Community organizing and development, advocacy, community capacity building, or community building.

Community Science Senior Associates are committed to scientific rigor and progressive social change through community capacity building.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in research, evaluation and the practice of community change;
Successful track record in leading federal and foundation proposals and other business development activities;
Minimum 10 years prior experience in the implementation of research or evaluation of community or systems change projects;
Masters or doctoral degree (preferred) in social science, public health, or related fields;
Prior project management and staff supervisory experience, particularly in a contracting environment;
Successful past experience conducting research or evaluation cross culturally;
Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research skills;
Ability to travel; and
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills including publications in scientific or practitioner outlets, facilitation, and professional development programs (e.g. workshops).

How to apply

Send resume, writing sample (single authored), and references to:

careers@communityscience.com

Community Science – SA
438 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 315
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Fax: (301) 519-0724

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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